NHK World-Japan NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Go behind the scenes at one of the worlds top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didnt know existed. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Todays theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. 2026-04-18 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-18 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 2026-04-18 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the areas 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-18 At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Tokyo Skytree, one of Japans most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. Well go behind the scenes to explore the towers advanced technologies. 2026-04-18 Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creators intention. 2026-04-18 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Go behind the scenes at one of the worlds top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 2026-04-18 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the areas 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-18 At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Todays theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. 2026-04-18 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-18 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didnt know existed. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Tokyo Skytree, one of Japans most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. Well go behind the scenes to explore the towers advanced technologies. 2026-04-18 Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creators intention. 2026-04-18 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Go behind the scenes at one of the worlds top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. 2026-04-18 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-18 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didnt know existed. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 2026-04-18 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the areas 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-18 At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Tokyo Skytree, one of Japans most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. Well go behind the scenes to explore the towers advanced technologies. 2026-04-18 Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creators intention. 2026-04-18 Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Go behind the scenes at one of the worlds top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world. 2026-04-18 This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help. 2026-04-18 The proactive science education program which encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didnt know existed. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 2026-04-18 Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the areas 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 2026-04-18 At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-18 Tokyo Skytree, one of Japans most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. Well go behind the scenes to explore the towers advanced technologies. 2026-04-18 Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creators intention. 2026-04-18 Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which arent connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones. 2026-04-18 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group JuiceJuice are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-04-19 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. 2026-04-19 Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 2026-04-19 Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine thats popular with cats and cat lovers alike. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 The spotlights on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 2026-04-19 Papa is the only family member who lives with Mee. Through meeting all kinds of families - a large one, a family with two moms, a family with a dog, etc. - Mee discovers the unique charm of each one. 2026-04-19 Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Toilet Paper. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as Freiburg. In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germanys most environmentally friendly cities. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, well learn these ramens secrets, and the story of its creation. 2026-04-19 Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-19 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji. 2026-04-19 A popular tourist train in Kyushus Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Two weeks after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a worst-case scenario was delivered to the prime minister. Who would risk their lives to rein in the reactors? Key actors revisit those tense days. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as Freiburg. In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germanys most environmentally friendly cities. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 The spotlights on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 2026-04-19 Papa is the only family member who lives with Mee. Through meeting all kinds of families - a large one, a family with two moms, a family with a dog, etc. - Mee discovers the unique charm of each one. 2026-04-19 Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Toilet Paper. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group JuiceJuice are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-04-19 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. 2026-04-19 Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 2026-04-19 Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine thats popular with cats and cat lovers alike. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, well learn these ramens secrets, and the story of its creation. 2026-04-19 Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-19 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji. 2026-04-19 A popular tourist train in Kyushus Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Two weeks after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a worst-case scenario was delivered to the prime minister. Who would risk their lives to rein in the reactors? Key actors revisit those tense days. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 The spotlights on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 2026-04-19 Papa is the only family member who lives with Mee. Through meeting all kinds of families - a large one, a family with two moms, a family with a dog, etc. - Mee discovers the unique charm of each one. 2026-04-19 Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Toilet Paper. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group JuiceJuice are in the studio to chat and perform. 2026-04-19 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. 2026-04-19 Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 2026-04-19 Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine thats popular with cats and cat lovers alike. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as Freiburg. In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germanys most environmentally friendly cities. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, well learn these ramens secrets, and the story of its creation. 2026-04-19 Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-19 Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which arent connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 The spotlights on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 2026-04-19 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Japans exciting music scene! Pop, rock, traditional and more! Live performances, artist interviews, plus all the latest news. 2026-04-19 Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3. 2026-04-19 Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of Japanology Plus.) 2026-04-19 On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English. 2026-04-19 Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 2026-04-19 Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji. 2026-04-19 A popular tourist train in Kyushus Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-19 Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as Freiburg. In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germanys most environmentally friendly cities. 2026-04-19 NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 2026-04-20